Cable Pushdown (with Rope Attachment)

Learn how to do the Cable Pushdown (with Rope Attachment) with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Forearms.

Cable Pushdown (with Rope Attachment) exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Pushdown (with Rope Attachment)

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Pushdown (with Rope Attachment) with correct form:

  1. 1Attach a rope attachment to a high pulley on a cable machine.
  2. 2Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
  3. 3Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
  4. 4Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. 5Exhale and push the rope downward by extending your elbows until your arms are fully extended.
  6. 6Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return to the starting position by allowing your elbows to flex.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Pushdown (with Rope Attachment) Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

forearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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